How to Identify and Avoid Scam Recruiters – List of Some Suspected Fake Recruiters/ Employers

Fake recruiters and employers cause a lot of pain to job seekers, we have taken time to compile list of fake recruiters reported by our users over time. Below are list of fake and scam recruiters/employers in Nigeria. You should be careful dealing with them, while some are after extorting money from you others claim to be what they are not. Please mention any organization or company you suspect to be scam or fraudlent in the COMMENT BOX to help others.

How to Identify and Avoid Scam Recruiters
Job Scammers are getting smarter by the day. They continually find ways to send email and SMS invitations of job interviews to unsuspecting job seekers and then later on ask the same jobseekers for all sorts of fees (application fees, processing fees etc) before they can offer the jobs to them. Most times these jobs are non-existent.

To help job seekers never fall prey to fake and rogue recruiters who are out to take their money without any job offer in return here are some sound tips to detect scam recruiters;

– If They Have no Verifiable Online or Offline Address: When you get invited for a job you don’t remember applying for be sure to check out the orofile of the recruiting organization and find out much as you can about them. If they have no verifiable web address and asks you to come for the entire in a place that is not their office (maybe a church or school building etc) it is a big sign that they might be fake. Still that is not a sure characteristic of fake recruiters.

– When They Ask for Money: Candidates are never supposed to pay to be interviewed or given a job they are qualified to get. Once you get invited to interview by an agency or recruiter and you go after doing your diligence on them the major thing that should alert you is when they ask for any sort of fee or payment. No matter what they call the fee (processing, application, administrative fee?) it is a big sign that they are out to defraud you. Simply leave.

How to Avoid Falling Victim to Job Scams

Don’t Be Desperate for Job
Many times I have encountered job seekers mostly females who tell me they are ready to do anything to get a good job. Sometime ago even one lady I never met before kept calling and offering to meet me in person despite telling her there was no need for that. Such persons are susceptible to being duped. When you appear desperate you becloud your judgment and make yourself an easy target for job scammers.

Conduct Your Background Research
Just as we conduct rigorous checks on all agencies who submit their job vacancies to us you the job seeker should also do your due diligence on the organization behind any job offer before you apply.

Beware of Companies That Invite for Interviews in a Separate Location from Their Office or That Hide Their Address When Inviting You for Interview

Many fake recruiting agencies simply invite candidates to mass interviews in public school buildings or halls and do everything possible to hide their actual address from the candidates. When a recruiter does that it may be a sign that they are not genuine. You can confirm that they are not genuine if they finally ask you for money.

There are so many licensed recruiters around the country but still a few unscrupulous ones go about looking for people to scam. When you apply for a job through NGCareers or get invited to interviews by an employer through our CV Search you can always report any organization that demands for any form of advance fee from you during the process before they will offer you a job. When you report a job scam here we take it seriously and make sure other job seekers don’t fall prey to the same prank.

The key is to never appear desperate for a job and never offer anybody money to get a job. If you do these two you will generally be fine. Read More on Detecting or Avoiding Scam/ Fake Recruiters

DISCLAIMER: Information provided on this page are based on reports from our users. If you think your company shouldn’t be on this list, please contact us with your reasons

27 Listed Fake/Scam Companies

Sub Saharan Africa Climate Fund
hr@ssacf.org – Sub Saharan Africa Climate Fund (SSACF), 5-16 Dering Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 5AR
They claim to be working to ensure a healthy, productive Africa and a planet for everyone. However, they will demand as condition for employment Psychometric testing – International Certified Psychometric and Situational Judgement Test (CPSJT) and will refer you to other fake agencies like Maxmax HR Consultants (www.maxmaxhr.com), – Grill HR Consultants (www.grillhr.net), Dopra International (www.dopra.net), – Tumda Online Certification (tumda.net), – Dario HR (www.dario.com), – QicHr Consultants (www.qichr.com) (Most are based in East Africa – Kenya). These agencies will demand between $90 USD and $150 USD for online test and will usually ask you to pay through western Union, United Bank of Africa AfriCash, Moneygram, Eco Bank Rapid Transfer – Cash to Cash. Beware do not fall a victim.

Minerva Oil & Gas Refining Company
human.resource@minervaoilandgas.com – Phase 1 | L22 Permit | Port Campbell | VIC | 3000 | Australia, Phase 11 Annex | 192 Brumbys Road | Port Campbell | VIC | 3269
They claim to have exploration, development, production and marketing activities in more than a dozen countries around the globe, with a significant position in the deep water Gulf of Mexico, Nigeria, onshore US, Canada and Australia. They are out to defraud people, they will ask you to pay fees for relocation, immigration etc. Please beware

Ingnitlyte Limited Company
ignitehr@yahoo.com – Suite 201, Philez Plaza, 2 Osolo way, 7/8 Bus Stop, Off Murtala Intl Airport road, Beside Keystone Bank, Lagos State
They claim to a business development consulting firm. Their mission is to be the best customer service provider in the world, while unvailing great mystery behind man’s inability to live optimally in the area of wealth and health. They are into GNLD and MLM marketing of of drugs and health products. Beware, they will ask for money to introduce you into their Multi level marketing scheme. www.ignilyte.com

O’neal Incorporated
marvysammy@gmail.com – No 1, Babatunde str, off Ogunlana Drive, Surulere, Lagos
ONEAL claim to be a multifaceted consulting firm with expertise in human resources management, healthcare management and management. However, they are a MLM and GNLD company out to collect money from you to supply you health products with promise of financial reward. The real O’Neal Inc is a foreign company into construction with address at http://www.onealinc.com/

Virtual Human Resources Limited
tejumolavhr@yahoo.com – 5,Akpomuje, Okoto, Oshodi Lagos
VHR is claim to be a leader In personnel outsourcing services management. We build long-term relationships with our clients and deliver tailored and sustainable solutions to their Financial/Health challenges. The recruit for MLM and GNLD companies or individuals who are after extorting money from you. Website address is at http://www.virtualhumanresources.net/

Zeolite Plus
07031666139 – 6,Akinremi str., Anifowose, Ikeja
Zeolite Plus claims to be a multi-national company based in lagos, majoring into:Human Resources Development And Business Management,Branding/Packaging,Sales/Marketing ,Procurement Services And General. However they recruit mainly for GNLD and MLM companies or individuals

Precious Metal International Network (PMIN) Limited
admin@pmicoins.com – 269a – 279 Barking Road Plaistow, London E13 8EQ UK
PMIN Limited claim to have a product called PMICollectibles set to connect Africa to the world by facilitating the distribution of wide varieties of modern precious coins through Direct Sales and that the PMICoins will be distributed by individuals who chose to trade with the company as independent dealers in developing a powerful network that makes it easier for many to benefit. Each collectible coin bought will be helping in creating business for the nation through our diverse social action projects. They are after your money and will ask you to pay. Please avoid them.

Marigold Mobile Kitchens
info.marigoldkitchen@gmail.com – 73, Akerele Street Surulere Lagos
Marigold Mobile Kitchens claim to be a is a privately owned and operated corporation established in 2010 to provide mobile food service and logistics equipment in Nigeria. William Consult who claim to recruit for them states the company has it’s headquarters in Nasarawa State and provides full service project management in temporary food service solutions attracting clients from around the country. However, Marigold Mobile Kitchens doesn’t exist from our investigations, the real company is Marigold Kitchens based in Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States

Health Stream Alliance
healthenlist@gmail.com – Toyin Street, Ikeja
They are a health management and development outfit. They are into GNLD/ Multilevel marketing looking for candidates to swindle to sell drugs.

Crystalite Care Ventures
crystalitecareventurecruitment@gmail.com – Ibadan Road, Ibadan South-West, Oyo, Nigeria.
They claim to be a company in collaboration with world health organization,ASSAP,and other multi national companies.However, they are into GNLD/ Multilevel marketing looking for candidates to swindle to sell drugs.

Boss Resources
frecohr@gmail.com – 90,Awolowo way,Opp MAN House,Ikeja
They claim to be a multinational Company with substantial investments in Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana. They are into GNLD/ Multilevel marketing looking for candidates to swindle.

Global Oil Consult
globaloilconsultant@gmail.com – Toyin street Ikeja Lagos Nigeria
Global Oil Consult sometimes they answer Global Oil Consultant. They claim to be an oil and gas, upstream exploration consulting company but they are a multilevel marketing company. They lure unsuspecting candidates into parting with their money in order to join their scheme.

Home Places Consult
homeplacesconsult@gmail.com – Lagos State
They are a multilevel marketing company. They lure unsuspecting candidates into parting with their money in order to join their scheme.

Dahlia Consult
dahlia.consult110@gmail.com – Lagos State
They are a multilevel marketing company. They lure unsuspecting candidates into parting with their money in order to join their scheme.

NSMI Global Concept
recruitment@nsmiglobal.com – 1-6 Alhaji Lateef Sulaimon Street (Behind AP Filling Station) Opposite Owode-Onirin Market Kosofe LGA Lagos State
They claim to be an international company that deals in farm produce and other household necessities, However they are a multilevel marketing company. They lure unsuspecting candidates into parting with their money in order to join their scheme.

Vision Technologist Resources
visiontechnologistresources@gmail.com – Lagos
None existent and takes a name similar to another company abroad.

Mahama Business Consult
hr.mahamaconsult@gmail.com – surulere lagos
They claim to be a consulting firm that offer high quality services to provide the best outcomes for clients with a different approach. They are however a Fake recruitment agency.

Williams Consult
williamscaco@gmail.com – 73, Akerele Street Surulere Lagos
They claim to recruit for organizations that are either non existent or exists outside the country
Grace Land Global Resources
cv.graceland@outlook.com – Block A, Mainland Avenue, Lagos.
They claim to be into importation and exportation of cosmetics.

Clinton Fund (CF)
hr@clinton-fund.org –
They claim to be a a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. The real organisation is The Clinton Foundation with web address (https://www.clintonfoundation.org/)

Hyena Ltd
hr.recruitment044@outlook.com – Starlink house, suit 202, 8/10 Salamotu Eniola strt, Ilasa Lagos
They claim to be a wholly owned Nigerian firm with offices in Lagos that offer an array of business and management consulting services to private and public companies and other organizations. However, from our investigations they are a GNLD company (Multilevel marketing).